NHTSA Complaint #11465436 — 2017 TOYOTA RAV4

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11465436
Vehicle	2017 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 19, 2022
Date Filed	May 20, 2022
Mileage	76,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

The driver owned a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact called on behalf of her son who was driving approximately 35 MPH when he lost control of the steering due to the functionality of the steering wheel and accidentally crashed into a pole. There were no warning lights. The 2 front and 1 side air bag deployed. The police and fire and ambulance arrived on the scene. The driver was transported to the hospital where he received a CT scan for his injury. There was a police report. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000

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